CNH India marks production milestone: 700,000 tractors in Greater Noida
CNH – a global leader in
agriculture with its New Holland and Case IH brands –marks the production
milestone of 700,000 tractors at its manufacturing site in Greater Noida. The
plant produces approximately 2,000 tractor variants, ranging from 35 to 120
horsepower across the two brands. Gerrit Marx, the new CEO of CNH attended the
milestone ceremony during his recent visit to India – affirming the Company’s
commitment to this market and its continued growth.
Since commencing production
in 1999, the site has expanded its capacity to produce 60,000 tractors
annually. Currently, the Greater Noida plant manufactures tractors, engines,
Power Take Offs (PTOs), and axles for the domestic market and exports to over
75 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and North
America.
“I’m delighted to celebrate
the milestone of manufacturing 700,000 tractors together with our CEO and the
India team. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to 'Made in India'
and advancing agricultural development in the country,” commented Narinder
Mittal, Country Manager & Managing Director, CNH India & SAARC. “It is
a result of our team's hard work and reaffirms our customers’ trust in our
products. India holds a significant position on the international stage,
offering immense opportunities and scale. Our focus on technology and
innovation will continue to drive our success here.”
Spread over 60 acres, the
Greater Noida plant is one of the most advanced tractor manufacturing sites in
the country with some 1,200 employees. The facility prides itself on promoting
sustainability, using energy from solar panels installed on its roof, and its
ongoing afforestation project that adopts the Miyawaki Project Methodology –
namely densely planting a range of native woodland plants.
CNH India operates in the country through its Case IH, New Holland, and CASE Construction Equipment brands, delivering for over 25 years on its promise to provide world-class products from its ‘Made in India’ operations. In 2018, the company launched its financing arm CNH Capital India to offer financing solutions across its portfolio.